Some people, especially in the summer, like to use the barbecue because it allows them to prepare equally delicious foods.
Cooking on the grill may seem like a simple process, but in reality it is not. In fact, during cooking the heat reaches the food in a different way than in other types of cooking.
During the barbecue the food is heated through a process called conduction and cooks faster thanks to the “open flame”. At the same time, the part that is on the flame is browned, while the top surface and the sides are cooked through irradiation.
The reasons why many love barbecues: be careful not to make mistakes, the consequences could be serious
In some barbecue the food can be placed directly on the flame, in others, however, it can be placed on a grill. Cooking is a chemical process which modifies food at the molecular level and makes food tastier. For example, during cooking the water that releases the meat evaporates and once it is dry the heat forms a chemical process creating a sort of crust on the surface. This is the so-called rMaillard’s action.
The barbecue is also liked for the crunchiness which has the food after cooking. But be careful because of the food too burnt it could be dangerous because it develops carcinogenic chemicals. The danger is not as high as cigarette smoking, but lung cancer could still develop.
Me too’smoking it is a flavor that is liked in food cooked on a barbecue. In fact, the smoke that is released during cooking gives a particular flavor to the food. But even in this case you have to be careful because even the smoke could contain carcinogens. In fact, some research published on the website of the National cancer institute (NCI) found that if grilled food absorbed more smoke than necessary, it could pose a serious health risk. Among other things, there are many researchers who have studied the correlation between smoking and cancer.
In short, grilling food on the barbecue is not easy and you have to be much more careful than other cooking. This is because any mistakes could compromise your health if you overdo it in cooking or smoking food.
(The information in this article is for informational purposes only and concerns scientific studies published in medical journals. Therefore, it does not replace the consultation of a doctor or specialist, and should not be considered for formulating treatments or diagnoses)